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Up to 60% of dementia cases in Ireland could be undiagnosed

Up to 60% of dementia cases in Ireland could be undiagnosed

Lack of awareness and stigma 'is hampering efforts to support people living with dementia' according to a new international report

Tue, 21 Sep, 2021

More than 2,150 died from dementia last year

More than 2,150 died from dementia last year

More than 2,150 deaths from dementia were recorded in Ireland last year, up from 813 in 2007, according to the Central Statistics Office.

Fri, 02 Dec, 2016

Alzheimer’s delaying drug for first time is a ‘potential treatment’

Alzheimer’s delaying drug for first time is a ‘potential treatment’

Brain deterioration caused by Alzheimer’s has been delayed by a drug for the first time, researchers have announced.

Fri, 29 Jul, 2016

Half of elderly in care ‘could stay at home’ if services were available

Half of elderly in care ‘could stay at home’ if services were available

Half of older people living in nursing homes could live at home, if the appropriate services were available.

Fri, 03 Jun, 2016

Elder abuse ‘needs broader definition’

SOME elderly people would tolerate abuse by members of their own family rather than move into a nursing home, according to the findings of a major study on elder abuse.

Tue, 14 Jun, 2011